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Horus 1

Chang Zheng 2C launch from Jiuquan (China) on February 24, 2023, carrying 1 payload. GCAT records the launch as a success.

February 24, 2023 · 04:01 UTCLaunch 2023-025Launch no. 6,392 in the log
SpaceportJiuquanpad LC43/94
OutcomeSuccess
Launch agencyCALTChina

Flight

Date and time (UTC)
February 24, 2023, 04:01
Launch designation
2023-025
Mission
Horus 1
Flight name
Helusi 1
Vehicle flight ID
Y63

Orbit and payload

Initial perigee
488 km
Initial apogee
503 km
Inclination
97.4°
Payload mass to orbit
0.330 t
Payloads
1
GCAT launch code
OS

Payloads

PayloadDesignationOwnerMission typeMassFate
Helusi 12023-025ANORAD 55690Egyptian Space AgencyOptical imaging330 kgIn orbit

Source: GCAT launch list and payload catalogs, Jonathan C. McDowell (CC BY 4.0). Orbit values are the initial orbit reported for the launch.